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PDM Insurance has been affiliated with The Alliance since 2015, and through their hard work, growth, and participation in Alliance objectives, have accepted an offer of full membership in the group.
PDM President Rita McMullen will join the Alliance Executive Committee, adding her extensive expertise in all facets of farm, crop, and agriculture insurance to our property and casualty operation
Ryan Rispoli from HMK is the November winner! Congratulations Ryan! This is Ryan's second monthly win this year!
In second is Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance and in third is Ryan Amey also of Miers Insurance. Year-to-date standings have Ryan Rispoli remaining in first with Kenny Serfass moving up to second and Rob Fitzgerald of Christian-Baker Company sliding down to third.
Next Generation Award
Peter Stoll, III of The Stoll Agency stays in the number one spot with Brian Hersh of Miers Insurance holding in second and Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance remaining in third.
Diversification Award
Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance moves ahead of Jon Zinn of Zinn Insurance for the number one and two positions and Brian Hersh (a Next Generation Producer) from Miers Insurance shifts up to number three.
Commercial Lines Agency of the Year
The Paul I. Sheaffer Agency stays ahead of Miers for first and second and HMK remains in third.
Personal Lines Agency of the Year
Harding-Yost Insurance remains in the number one spot with Hutchison Insurance staying in second.
Congratulations to Kenny Serfass from Miers Insurance for being the October winner! This is Kenny's second monthly win this year! In second is Paul Sheaffer of the Paul I. Sheaffer Agency, and in third is Greg Zinn of Zinn Insurance.
Year-to-date standings have Ryan Rispoli of HMK remaining in first with Rob Fitzgerald of Christian Baker Company staying in second and Gene Nosovitch of HMK continuing to hold the number three spot.
Next Generation Award
Peter Stoll, III of The Stoll Agency stays in the number one spot with Brian Hersh of Miers Insurance holding in second and Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance remaining in third.
Diversification Award
Jon Zinn of Zinn Insurance remains in the number one spot with Ryan Rispoli of HMK staying in second and Shane Kunkleman of PDM in third.
Commercial Lines Agency of the Year
The Paul I. Sheaffer Aency stays ahead of Miers for first and second and HMK remains in third.
Personal Lines Agency of the Year
Harding-Yost remains in the number one spot with The Hutchison Agency staying in second.
The Insurance Alliance Network’s staff, members, and our extended family mourn the loss of our friend and colleague, Toby Heishman of Zinn Insurance. Gone too soon.
Congratulations to Shane Kunkleman, a Next Generation producer from PDM Insurance for being the September winner!
In second is Andrew Diodato of AIA Alera Group and in third is Paul Sheaffer of The Paul I. Sheaffer Insurance Agency.
Year-to-date standings have Ryan Rispoli of HMK remaining in first with Rob Fitzgerald of Christian-Baker Company staying in second and Gene Nosovitch of HMK continuing to hold the number three spot.
Next Generation Award
Peter Stoll, III of The Stoll Agency stays in the number one spot with Brian Hersh of Miers Insurance remaining in second and Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance moves up to third.
Diversification Award
Jon Zinn of Zinn Insurance remains in the number one spot with Ryan Rispoli of HMK staying in second.
Commercial Lines Agency of the Year
The Paul I. Sheaffer Agency stays ahead of Miers Insurance for first and second and HMK remains in third.
Personal Lines Agency of the Year
Harding-Yost Insurance remains in the number one spot with Hutchison Agency moving in to second.
Congratulations to Dave Rispoli of HMK for being the August Producer of the Month winner!
In second is Dan Trump of Harding-Yost and in third is Holly Hutterer also of HMK.
Year-to-date standings have Ryan Rispoli of HMK remaining in first with Rob Fitzgerald of Christian Baker Company staying in second and Gene Nosovitch of HMK continuing to hold the number three spot.
Next Generation Award
Peter Stoll, III of Stoll Insurance stays in the number one spot with Brian Hersh of Miers Insurance remaining in second and Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company also keeping in third.
Diversification Award
Jon Zinn of Zinn Insurance moves ahead to the number one spot, dropping Ryan Rispoli of HMK to the second position with Toby Heishman of Zinn Insurance remaining in third.
Commercial Lines Agency of the Year
The Paul I. Sheaffer Agency stays ahead of Miers for first and second and HMK remains in third.
Personal Lines Agency of the Year
Harding-Yost remains in the number one spot.
The Insurance Journal has released the 2019 edition of the Top 20 Agency Partnerships, and the Insurance Alliance Network made the list yet again.
10 hours of Connections 2019 set-up in 90 seconds!
The complete photo gallery from our Connections 2019 event is now available on our Flickr page.
Thanks to everyone who came out from both our member agencies and our carrier partners and helped make it a huge success!
On September 10, 2019, The Insurance Alliance Network presented United Fire Group with its Commercial Lines Carrier of the Year Award in recognition of the outstanding partnership between the organizations. Jane Koppenheffer, President of The Insurance Alliance, presented the award as part of its Connections 2019 Carrier Recognition Event.
The Insurance Alliance sponsored Connections 2019 as an opportunity for its employees to interact with the insurance company employees that they work with on a daily basis, as well as regional and executive management. Participating were CEO’s, Regional Vice Presidents, Underwriting Managers, Claims Managers, Field Representatives, Underwriters and other key insurance company personnel from approximately 40 different insurance companies.
In presenting the award to United Fire Group, Jane Koppenheffer commented:
The Insurance Alliance Network selected United Fire Group to receive this award based on the results of a survey of over 100 Alliance employees. United Fire Group ranked the highest in categories such as Underwriting Expertise, Responsiveness, Ease of Doing Business, and Claims Service.
The Insurance Alliance has written over $3.5 Million in new business with United Fire Group since partnering in mid-2015. Continuing with the success even in 2019, The Alliance is maintaining it’s momentum with a 70% growth over 2018 year-to-date.
Some of the comments from our member employees who completed the survey included:
“UFG is probably my go to if it fits their market. I find them to be very competitive and they handle the quoting process quickly, and take care of the account very well once written.”
“Our Marketing Rep is responsive and easy to work with.”
“Our Marketing Rep has gone beyond the normal ""call of duty"" for myself and our agency. To help grow with their company."
When there is a strong partnership between independent insurance agencies and insurance companies, everyone wins – especially the consumers. The service they receive is improved through enhanced communication, deeper understanding of company policies and procedures, and a higher degree of responsiveness and cohesiveness.
The Insurance Alliance Network is a collective of 10 premier independent agencies located in the Central and greater Lehigh Valley regions of Pennsylvania. Through size, diversity and broad expertise, The Alliance offers on a regional level that which is normally found only with national brokers -- ranking in 2018 as the 20th largest agency partnership group in the nation. Its long-term growth and profitability has enabled The Alliance to secure preferred relationships with the region and nation's top insurance companies. With over 250 employees, its greater resources provide the sophistication to serve any size client. The Alliance ended 2018 with over $264 Million in Property-Casualty premiums written.
